Description

Overview:

Addresses some of the important issues involved with the planning, development, and implementation of lean enterprises. People, technology, process, and management dimensions of an effective lean manufacturing company are considered in a unified framework. Particular emphasis on the integration of these dimensions across the entire enterprise, including product development, production, and the extended supply chain. Analysis tools as well as future trends and directions are explored. A key component of this subject is a team project.

Subject:

Manufacturing

Level:

Academic Lower Division, Academic Upper Division

Material Type:

Full Course

Author:

Nightingale, Deborah J.

Provider:

MIT

Provider Set:

MIT OpenCourseWare

Date Added:

01/01/2005